H.B. 1159 provides that a brewer licensed in the state may sell at wholesale up to 5,000 barrels annually of malt beverages manufactured on its licensed premises. Any such sales must be made only to …More

The Department of Revenue has released proposed regulations that would restore the ability of breweries (and distilleries) to vary tour admission fees based on the amount and quality of alcohol included in free tastings and …More

The Tax and Trade Bureau has issued Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs) on shelf schematics in response to questions we received following publication of Ruling 2016-1, The Shelf Plan and Shelf Schematic Exception to the “Tied House” …More

The federal Food and Drug Administration announced it is delaying the effective date of menu labeling regulations enforcement from December 1, 2016, to the date that is one year after it issues final guidance.

Earlier this week, the House Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth Taxes and Capital Access held a hearing on small business tax simplification and reform. Julie Verratti, co-founder and business development manager at Denizens Brewing Company …More

Maryland small brewer Waverly Brewing Company recently released a beer made in collaboration with local oyster companies and U.S. Senator and small brewery advocate Ben Cardin was there to celebrate. Aptly named, The Local Oyster Stout was brewed in …More